Manchester Metropolitan University

University

Law

On this course, you will develop an in-depth understanding of how and why the law is formed, how it is applied and its relationship with policy and policy-making processes at national, European and international levels. Focusing on how law relates to individuals, society and the global arena, this programme explores in depth such issues as: the operation and application of the law across all levels of society, particularly race, disability, gender, orientation, religion and age; the development of a significant body of discrimination and equalities law in the UK; the important relationship between the UK law and the laws of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly the protection of human rights; the tackling of security threats and the management of migration and asylum; the impact of an increasing body of international and European law on the UK e.g. in counter-terror policy, the provision of healthcare, respect for family life and the free movement of persons. For information on fees for this course please see our online prospectus information.

Entry requirements

You will normally have a UK honours degree (or international equivalent) at a minimum of 2.2 in either a law or relevant humanities or social-science based discipline. Alternatively, you will have a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), or a related postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification recognised as the equivalent to at least a lower 2nd class degree. Other qualifications or work experience may be acceptable if the applicant can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard.

Course modules

General LLM: research methods; elective 1; elective 2; elective 3; dissertation. LLM students take core units, and may choose elective units from a range of study areas and specialisms. These taught units normally include freedom, security and justice in the EU; equality and human rights; women and violence; children and the law; terrorism and human rights; and human rights and healthcare

Assessment methods

You will be assessed through written exercises, reports, papers and essays and much of the material you will use results from your own independent research. You are also expected to engage in group discussions and present your work both individually and as part of a group.